ESL Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, Massachusetts, is seeking an ESL Teacher for grades K–5. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position is a 10-month contract reporting to the Director of Student Services. The role requires MA ESL credentials and engagement with diverse learners and families.

Starting Aug 27, 2026, the ESL Teacher collaborates with staff, attends IEP/504 meetings, and ensures alignment with SSCPS EL standards and the ELL Manual.

Qualifications

• MA licensed ESL teacher required or eligible to obtain credential.
• Bachelor degree preferred for this role.
• Meets Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education credential requirements for ESL teaching.
• Strong knowledge of WIDA and Common Core standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ESL instruction for grades K–5.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support ELs across content areas.
• Plan and deliver lessons, differentiate instruction, and assess progress.
• Attend meetings and participate in IEP/504, parent conferences, and professional development.

Skills

ESL Teaching

Curriculum Adaptation

Differentiated Instruction

Family Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Massachusetts ESL License

Job description

South Shore Charter Public School South Shore Charter Public School Elementary - Norwell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

ESL Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5881994

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher Grades K-5

Full Time 100% FTE (40 hours per week) 10 Month Contract

Reports to Director of Student Services

General Responsibilities

• Supports the diversity of the student population through cultural and family engagement and the inclusion of diverse learners throughout the school.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of the school.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of students' learning style, curriculum modification, differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to see all students as part of a single team and values the importance of cultivation of school culture and respectful interactions.

Professional Expectations

• Works towards self-improvement and advancement.
• Meets all requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding credentials for English as a Second Language teacher.
• Adheres to professional expectations as outlined in the Employee Guidelines and appointment letter.
• ESL teachers are expected to review, understand, and implement the SSCPS ELL Manual.

Professional Duties and Responsibilities

Attendance is expected as requested of the following:

• Faculty meetings
• Level/department meetings
• IEP/504 meetings
• Parent teacher conferences/open house
• School sponsored professional development
• ESL Teachers are expected to engage in other supervisory duties as requested by the Director of Learning Services or other school Administrators.
• ESL Teachers aid in the supervision of students at all times.

Responsibilities as an ESL Teacher

To deliver high quality and rigorous instruction aimed at accelerating English language learning, exposing students to content vocabulary, and preparing English Language Learners to move towards proficiency of the English language. The learning services department at South Shore Charter School is committed to providing the best possible educational environment for all students. As a policy, each child receiving EL support is assigned an ESL Teacher. Below is a list of the responsibilities of an ESL Teacher:

• Acts as a point person for other educational personnel to go to for questions and concerns regarding English Language Development.
• Educates linguistically diverse students.
• Plans and develops lessons in English Language Development.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
• Has a working knowledge of WIDA and Common Core Standards.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of ELs across content areas.
• Completes documentation required by SSCPS or the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Participates in professional development activities consistent with the goals of SSCPS and needs of English Language Learners.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,741 to $105,768 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the South Shore Charter Public School to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning, working, is peaceful, and respects the dignity of all persons. The South Shore Charter Public School does not discriminate, exclude from participation, deny benefits, nor access to programs or facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or disability, housing status, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, political affiliation, citizenship status, veteran status, homelessness, or English language proficiency in all aspects of employment and education including the selection of students or staff as defined and required by federal and state laws. The South Shore Charter Public School and all its programs are fully accessible to all students who can be served by our nurturing, project-based, volunteer-intensive, technology-dependent, and college preparatory academic program environment. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks a staff that fully reflects the diversity of our society. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks partner organizations, which will assist in helping to diversify our student and staff population.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must be a licensed in MA to teach ESL and must pass all criminal history checks.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laurie Hogan , ELD Department Coordinator & Teacher
• 100 Longwater Circle
• Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]